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V65 NAM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,308 mi
Last recorded81,308 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 81,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering but not excessive

Fail 29 Nov 2017 81,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering but not excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,729 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 79,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2012 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2012 64,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,218 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,519 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2009 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2008 45,809 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2008 45,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,391 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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V65 NAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V65 NAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V65 NAM registered?

V65 NAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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